BraveWords.com has received the following:

CRJ Productions would like to welcome DEVILDRIVER and SOIL as part of the next Chicago Powerfest, set to take place on May 7th - 9th at The Pearl Room in Mokena, Illinois.

This will be both bands' first show in the Chicago area in over a year and also since finishing the recording of their new albums... both of which are scheduled for release in early summer.

Festival organizers also commented, "In keeping with the Powerfest tradition of spanning a wide variety of hard rock and metal genres, DevilDriver and Soil will contribute perfectly. This is what we feel a metal fest should be and plan to continue in this multi-dimensional direction with the goal of being bigger and better each year."

Current Powerfest lineup:

Thursday, May 7th (kick-off show with Paganfest tour): KORPIKLAANI, ELUVEITIE, PRIMORDIAL, MOONSORROW, BLACKGUARD, SWASHBUCKLE.

Friday, May 8th: DEVILDRIVER, SOIL, NOVEMBERS DOOM, ASSAILANT, MINDWARP CHAMBER, BuzzNews.com Metal Wars Winner.

Saturday, May 9th: KIUAS, PERZONAL WAR, SHEEPHEAD + three acts TBA.

The remaining bands, which include the Saturday night headliner and direct support, will be announced shortly. Ticket information will also be made available very soon!

Once again, tickets will be available for individual days as well as 2-day and 3-day ticket combos. CRJ Productions will also continue with its official fan sponsorship/VIP program this year... intended to give fans a higher level of participation in the fest and a chance to take advantage of some cool perks.

For more information regarding Powerfest or the VIP program, please visit www.ChicagoPowerfest.com and www.myspace.com/chicagopowerfest.